A stylish new dictionary with a beautiful cloth-finished cover, for everyday use, with over 295,000 words, meanings, and phrases for today’s fast-changing world and thousands of fascinating entries for people and places.

Ideal for use in the office, at home and for study, this is the dictionary for support in all areas of the language.

• Find out more – thousands of fascinating, fact-filled biographical and geographical entries for people and places.
• Have confidence – contains more references than any comparable dictionary with over 295,000. Comprehensive and authoritative, with all the words and definitions you need.
• Get it right – language notes help you choose the right words for every situation and give advice on words that are changing in meaning or use.
• Be confident – a supplement with hundreds of language tips for everyday use.
• Get there fast – an ultra-clear layout allows you to find information quickly.

A fully up-to-date new edition, including the most popular new words to enter the English language. With extensive coverage of South African words and meanings. The ideal portable companion for all. This handy little dictionary gives you practical, applied knowledge in your pocket. It contains clear definitions for all the words you need on a daily basis and provides tips on spelling, and help with difficult pronunciations. The clear layout makes the content easily accessible and suitable for immediate use. Includes an up-to-date supplement tackling problems of style and etiquette in everything from letters to emails to social media sites.

With over 40,000 references and 70,000 translations this Gem gives unrivalled coverage of today’s French and English, offering the user the following features:
• special treatment of basic vocabulary such as ‘do, get, faire, bon’

• detailed information on aspects of French life and culture, e.g. baccalauréat, fête des Rois

• clear indicators guiding the user to the correct translation

• a wealth of vocabulary in a handy format

• complete guide to French verbs, presented in a clear, user-friendly supplement

The tenth edition of the Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's Dictionary has been revised and updated to include detailed coverage of today's English in a clear, attractive format. Ideal for upper intermediate and advanced learners of English, this dictionary covers all the words, phrases, and idioms that students need to master in order to speak and write effective English. New to this edition is the inclusion of CEFR levels, helping learners to focus on the words that are most important. Full-sentence definitions and thousands of updated examples taken from the 4.5-billion-word Collins Corpus show learners how the words are used in authentic contexts. The dictionary offers extensive help with grammar through the inclusion of grammar patterns at examples, and includes a comprehensive supplement to help with academic and business grammar. Additional information is provided throughout the dictionary to help learners improve their knowledge of collocation, etymology, and synonymy. Informative and relevant vocabulary panels show how words are used in a range of everyday contexts. In addition, this dictionary offers learners guidance on how to communicate effectively in English. The Language in Use supplement provides a wealth of invaluable information on how to write and speak English for different purposes using the appropriate language, style, and tone. Resources and activities to help learners make the most of the dictionary are available for free online at www.collins.co.uk/eltresources. The Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's Dictionary provides invaluable and detailed guidance on the English language, and is the complete reference tool for learners of English.

The fifth edition of the Collins COBUILD Learner's Dictionary has been revised and updated to include detailed coverage of today's English in a clear, attractive format. Ideal for intermediate level learners of English, and with full-sentence definitions written in simple, natural English, this dictionary is easy to use and understand. Thousands of updated examples of real English, taken from the 4.5-billion-word Collins Corpus, show learners how the words are used in authentic contexts. This dictionary covers all the essential words, phrases, and idioms that students at this level need to learn and provides help with grammar and usage. Additional information on collocations and synonyms is provided throughout the dictionary to help learners improve their fluency and confidence in using English. Informative and relevant vocabulary panels show how words are used in a range of everyday contexts. In addition, this dictionary offers learners guidance on how to communicate effectively in English. The Language in Use supplement provides a wealth of invaluable information on how to write and speak English for different purposes using the appropriate language, style, and tone. Resources and activities to help learners make the most of the dictionary are available for free online at www.collins.co.uk/eltresources. The Collins COBUILD Learner's Dictionary provides invaluable guidance on the English language, and is the complete reference tool for learners of English.

The home of trusted French dictionaries for everyday language learning. An up-to-date French to English and English to French dictionary with a practical, user-friendly grammar guide in one handy volume. With cultural notes on life in French-speaking countries and an easy-to-use grammar section this is the ideal study guide for intermediate learners Easy-to-carry, this fully updated guide to the French language is ideal for use in school, on holiday or for business. This edition has been revised and updated to offer extensive and relevant coverage of today's English and French, with thousands of phrases and examples guiding you to the most appropriate translation. A comprehensive grammar guide presents detailed examples and translations to help you to understand French - the perfect complement to the dictionary. Full coverage of GCSE words and phrases to give you all the help you need when revising for your exams. The new, clear layout gives the text a modern feel, and along with the new alphabet tabs, ensures that you find the information you need quickly and easily.

You will never be lost for words in your travels around Italy and Italian-speaking countries again! Your ideal pocket-sized travel companion and the accompanying free ebook will ensure that you can say what you need in Italian with ease and confidence. Reliable, portable and easy-to-use, this phrasebook is an indispensable travel companion as you deal with the situations that crop up every day on holiday; from finding a chic hotel, or hiring a car to explore the countryside, to choosing a local delicacy from the menu, and, of course, setting up your wifi. With helpful travel information and cultural tips, plus a 3000-word dictionary, make sure you don't go anywhere without this little book - an essential guide to speaking and understanding Italian when travelling in Italy and Italian-speaking countries. Access your free ebook at collins.co.uk/ebooks

Collins Spanish Dictionary

Spanish-English

English-Spanish

Up-to-date coverage of today's language

Offers over 40,000 entries and 70,000 translations

Easy-to-use format

Includes additional entries on life and culture

Notes on words which are commonly confused

Contains in-depth treatment of key vocabulary such as "do, make, poner" and "poder"

Pronunciations for English and Spanish shown in the International Phonetic Alphabet

A modern German Dictionary offering excellent coverage of today's German language, culture and usage. The clear presentation makes it easy to use and its handy format and durability make it your ideal companion at home, school or on your travels. Features include: * All the latest words in both languages, such as antivirus, carbon footprint in English, and herunterladbar, Kamerahandy in German * Full GCSE coverage * An in-depth and up-to-date supplement with information about Germany, its people and its language to help you take your learning to the next level * Help with German verbs * Clear layout, useful examples, language and cultural notes Designed to give travellers, business people and the general user alike all the information they need in a portable, hard-wearing format. It includes all the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle, as well as all the features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read colour layout, special treatment of key words such as can, that, gut, lassen, notes about life in German-speaking countries and warnings on commonly confused words. An in-depth and up-to-date supplement helps you to develop your knowledge of German and your confidence in the language, with a section on common translation difficulties to guide you. There is information on pronunciation and improving your fluency, as well as the words and phrases you will need in different situations, like sending an email or making a phone call. The supplement also gives you an insight into Germany, its people and other German-speaking countries. Verb tables show all verb forms for the most common German verbs and give examples of how these are used.

The Collins Cobuild Pocket English-English-Urdu Dictionary is a brand new, illustrated dictionary aimed at learners of English. This dictionary covers all the essential words and phrases that students need to learn. The definitions are written in full sentences, using simple language, and the dictionary contains thousands of examples of real English, showing the learner how English is really used. Additional help is provided by the thousands of Urdu translations. Every sense, phrase and phrasal verb has an Urdu translation, which acts as a stepping stone from the student's first language to the wealth of information contained in the dictionary. With hundreds of line drawings illustrating key terms, the Cobuild Pocket English-English-Urdu Dictionary is ideal for learners of English.

You will never be lost for words in your travels around Turkey again! Your ideal pocket-sized travel companion and the accompanying free ebook will ensure that you can say what you need in Turkish with ease and confidence. Reliable, portable and easy-to-use, this phrasebook is an indispensable travel companion as you deal with the situations that crop up every day on holiday; from finding a chic hotel, or hiring a car to explore the countryside, to choosing a local delicacy from the menu, and, of course, setting up your wifi. With helpful travel information and cultural tips, plus a 3000-word dictionary, make sure you don't go anywhere without this little book - an essential guide to speaking and understanding Turkish when travelling in Turkey. Access your free ebook at collins.co.uk/ebooks

The essential reference work for writers, editors and proofreaders. Well-known or well known? Affect or effect? Majorca or Mallorca? Royal Family or royal family? Spell check cannot be relied upon to help you with the trickier aspects of the English language. Even the most sophisticated writers of English will be faced with questions and problems in the quest for clear, elegant and correct writing. The new paperback edition of the Collins Dictionary for Writers and Editors answers these questions, and thousands of other usage conundrums, with a comprehensive collection of entries designed to sweep the minefield of the English language. Whether you're a writer, proofreader or editor, for books, periodicals or websites, the Collins Dictionary for Writers and Editors will be your essential reference. It contains accessible information covering everything from style and Americanization (or Americanisation), to proofreading marks and transliterations. It also includes: abbreviations and acronyms misspellings compound words plurals capitalisation apostrophes titles

The ideal Spanish dictionary for intermediate to advanced learners. Revised and updated to cover all the latest words and meanings in both languages. Designed for students and professionals using Spanish in the course of their work or study. It draws on Collins' unique databases of Spanish and English to ensure that the user has the most complete and accurate picture of real language available today. * Contains all the latest vocabulary from a wide range of fields, with special feature entries about life and culture in Spanish-speaking countries. * In-depth treatment of complex words, practical tips on spoken and written Spanish guide the user to additional information making this dictionary the ideal tool for intermediate to advanced students. * Translation tips and guidance on emailing and texting in Spanish. * Accessible layout guides users to what they want quickly.

The ideal reference for intermediate to advanced learners of German, with a unique 'German in Action' section offering a full guide to written and oral communication in German. With 192,000 words and phrases and 242,000 translations , this book is designed for students and professionals using German in the course of their work. It draws on Collins' unique multi million word databases to ensure that the user has the most complete and accurate picture of real language available today. * Contains a wide range of vocabulary, with special feature entries about life and culture in German-speaking countries. * Provides a snapshot of developments in the German language. * In-depth treatment of complex words and practical tips on spoken and written German make this the ideal tool for intermediate to advanced learners. * Accessible colour layout guides users quickly to what they want. Some of the other titles available in the Collins German dictionary range are Collins German Dictionary, Collins Pocket German Dictionary and Collins German Dictionary and Grammar - giving users all the help they need. Comprehensive dictionaries. Always free online. Join us at www.collinsdictionary.com

50,000 newly added entries, and over 700,000 words, meanings and phrases. Now updated to show recent biographical and place name changes - with over 8,500 place names and 5,500 biographies you will encounter thousands of fascinating facts and figures at your fingertips. "The Collins English Dictionary is a book to be treasured, no home should be without one", The Times. Ideal for use at work, at home and at school - new words, new meanings and new uses are tracked by Collins' lexicographers who monitor language change around the world. This along with suggestions from the public on the award-winning collinsdictionary.com, ensures Collins English Dictionary truly is the home of living language. Be drawn in by evolving definitions, new, rare and quirky words, while you explore the extraordinary breadth and changing nature of world English with award-winning author Mark Forsyth's insights in which he casts an analytical eye over the latest fields and shifts in meaning that the dictionary reflects. This is an unparalleled resource for word lovers, word gamers, and word geeks everywhere. It draws on Collins' extensive language databases and reintroduces many literary and rare words useful for crossword solvers and setters as well as Scrabble players, including words previously only found in the official Scrabble word list. The 12th edition of the Collins English Dictionary is beautifully designed and printed, and despite the huge increase in words it is now lighter and easier to hold. Designed for day-to-day use, with a clear layout and virtual thumb tabs, it is also available in flexible formats to suit every user - in print, as a Kindle dictionary and an iOS app. Collins have been pioneers in dictionary publishing since 1819 and offer an extensive range of dictionaries in multiple formats and languages for reference, travel, leisure and education.

This new edition of Collins Pocket Dictionary and Thesaurus ensures you'll always have the words you need at your fingertips. With matching dictionary and thesaurus entries on the same page, you'll never be stuck for words again! With all the main entry words shown in colour, Collins Pocket Dictionary and Thesaurus is easy on the eye and will help you find all the words, definitions and alternatives you need - and fast. Clear, straightforward definitions reflect today's language, while the matching thesaurus entries provide a generous choice of synonyms and antonyms. And you can always rely on Collins to provide you with today's English as all our definitions, examples, idioms and usage notes are based on the Collins Word Web - our unrivalled and constantly updated 4.5-billion-word database.

This latest edition of Collins' multimillion-selling dictionary comes with all the latest words in both languages plus handy links to verb tables, making it the perfect choice for anyone needing a portable, up-to-the-minute Spanish dictionary. Features include: * All the latest words in both languages * New links to verb tables * Full GCSE coverage * User-friendly Phrasefinder supplement for travellers, including a handy menu-reader section *Clear, colour layout, useful examples, language and cultural notes Combining the best traditions of Collins dictionary-making with the latest innovations in technology, the Collins Gem Spanish Dictionary has been designed to give travellers, students, business people and the general user alike all the information they need in a handy, take-anywhere format. Includes all the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle, as well as all the features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read colour layout, special treatment of key words such as can, that, ser, de, notes about life in Spanish-speaking countries and warnings on commonly confused words. The Phrasefinder section has been developed to give travellers on business, school and leisure trips all the essential phrases they need. The menu-reader section is a quick guide to the most common words and phrases you will find in Spanish bars and restaurants, ensuring you always get what you expect from a meal out. Also available in the Collins Spanish dictionary range are Collins Spanish School Dictionary, Collins Easy Learning Spanish Dictionary and Collins Spanish Dictionary & Grammar. Comprehensive dictionaries. Always free online. Join us at www.collinsdictionary.com

This latest edition of Collins' multimillion-selling dictionary comes with all the latest words in both languages, making it the perfect choice for anyone needing a portable, up-to-the-minute German dictionary. Features include: * All the latest words in both languages * Full GCSE coverage * User-friendly Phrasefinder supplement for travellers, including a handy menu-reader section *Clear, colour layout, useful examples, language and cultural notes Combining the best traditions of Collins dictionary-making with the latest innovations in technology, the Collins Gem German Dictionary has been designed to give travellers, students, business people and the general user alike all the information they need in a handy, take-anywhere format. Includes all the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle, as well as all the features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read colour layout, special treatment of key words such as have, this, lassen, so, notes about life in German-speaking countries and warnings on commonly confused words. The Phrasefinder section has been developed to give travellers on business, school and leisure trips all the essential phrases they need. The menu-reader section is a quick guide to the most common words and phrases you will find in German cafes and restaurants, ensuring you always get what you expect from a meal out. Also available in the Collins German dictionary range are Collins German School Dictionary, Collins Easy Learning German Dictionary and Collins German Dictionary & Grammar Comprehensive dictionaries. Always free online. Join us at www.collinsdictionary.com

This is volume one of a 2-volume set. It is the most comprehensive French to English dictionary available today, ideal for advanced learners and language professionals. Developed as part of the lifelong learning stream, and based on the revolutionary new edition of the "Collins-Robert English/French dictionary", this edition of the "Comprehensive 2-Volume Dictionary" boasts all the features of the single-volume edition, including up-to-date coverage of both languages. It is the indispensable reference work for translators, interpreters, business people, language teachers and students of French. The features include: have confidence - over 500,000 references provide in-depth coverage of specialist vocabulary and an extensive thesaurus of French; get it right - it offers special presentation of more complex entries, and a wealth of information on life and culture in French-speaking countries; and get there fast - clear user-friendly layout guides the user to most appropriate translation. The other title are: "Collins Robert French Concise Dictionary" (0-00-720886-3); "Collins Robert French Dictionary" (0-00-722108-8); "Collins Robert Comprehensive French Dictionary Volume 1" (0-00-723249-7); and "Collins Robert Comprehensive French Dictionary Volume" (1 0-00-723250-0). Words are tools for life, and a Collins dictionary makes them work for you.

This edition of Collins Mini English Dictionary, is fully up-to-date, including the most popular new words to enter the English language. The ideal portable companion for all. The handy little dictionary gives you practical, applied knowledge in your pocket. It contains clear definitions for all the words you need on a daily basis and provides tips on spelling, and help with difficult pronunciations. The clear layout makes the content easily accessible and suitable for immediate use. Includes a brand new supplement tackling problems of style and etiquette in everything from letters to emails to social media sites.

Collins, in partnership with prestigious French dictionary publisher Le Robert, is proud to present the latest edition of the Collins Robert Comprehensive French Dictionary on DVD-ROM. With 425,000 words and phrases and over 1 million translations, the 2008 edition of Collins Robert Comprehensive French Dictionary on DVD-ROM gives unrivalled coverage of the French language. This software is the perfect electronic resource for advanced students and language professionals. In addition to the core dictionary content, this DVD-ROM includes: * French and English synonyms * Business vocabulary * Audio pronunciation of 100,000 words * Cultural notes and proverbs * Language in Use guide - construct phrases, write essays, respond to invitations, and more * Direct links between the dictionary and thesaurus * Entry map tool to navigate complex dictionary entries * Feminine forms, verb conjugations and plurals shown at the click of a button To run on your computer, Collins Robert Comprehensive French Dictionary on DVD-ROM requires either: Mac OS 10.3.9 or later; or Windows XP or Vista.

Collins South African School Dictionary is the perfect companion for all students aged 11+. With a very clear design throughout, it is easy to use and full of useful features to help build language confidence and help with work and study.

This new Collins South African School Dictionary has been developed with teachers to be the perfect tool for school work and homework. The clear layout makes finding entries exceptionally easy, and full definitions are given in simple language, often in complete sentences. With over 20,000 entries, many new or updated, it includes relevant curriculum vocabulary for students aged 11+.

A special supplement on spelling follows the main dictionary. It outlines key spelling rules and lists words that are commonly confused or misspelled, so it helps students to identify and master the trickiest spelling problems.

This student-friendly dictionary is an invaluable reference for all school students.

Endorsed by WESPA for use in Tournament & Club play from 1st September 2015, the latest official wordlist contains all 276, 663 words. Nearly every Scrabble (TM) player has been involved in a dispute over which words are acceptable. Now you can settle all those squabbles with this wordlist from Collins - the authority on Scrabble. Based on Collins English Dictionary, Collins Official Scrabble Words is the most comprehensive Scrabble wordlist ever, including World English from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, and USA brought together in a single list. With over 276,000 permissible words, including inflected forms, this is the ideal training and adjudication tool for anyone playing Scrabble. Collins Official Scrabble Words is endorsed by Mattel and WESPA (the World English-Language Scrabble Players Association) and is the essential reference for all Scrabble players. SCRABBLE (TM) is a registered trademark of J. W, Spear & Sons Ltd., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. (c) 2014 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

All the words you need, every day: the perfect dictionary for daily use, including all the words, phrases and definitions you need. Language notes will help you choose the right word and the easy-to-use layout lets you find what you're looking for quickly. Specially tailored to meet your needs at home, school, and in the office, this dictionary has comprehensive definitions and word tips to provide help with English usage. You can find all the words and definitions you need, as it boasts a comprehensive coverage of the language we use every day. It also contains the latest words to enter the language. The clear layout ensures you can find the words you need quickly. This edition contains an invaluable supplement on the most common mistakes and controversial issues in English. 200,000 words, meanings, and phrases Collins have been pioneers in dictionary publishing since 1819. We are proud to offer an extensive range of dictionaries in multiple formats and languages for all leisure, travel and educational needs.